Jewelry Making: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Jewelry Making Forum Netiquett
Our Jewelry Making Forum is a wonderful place to talk about jewelry making, but before you jump into the conversation, it's a good idea to be familiar with our rules and guidelines.
Our Jewelry Making Forum is a wonderful place to talk about jewelry making, but before you jump into the conversation, it's a good idea to be familiar with our rules and guidelines.
Ceramic Bunny Pendant Necklace
Combine earth-tone from turquoise and copper colored beads and findings along with pretty mother of pearl faceted beads in this bright and cheerful necklace design.
Combine earth-tone from turquoise and copper colored beads and findings along with pretty mother of pearl faceted beads in this bright and cheerful necklace design.
Elastic Beaded Bracelet
Learn to make an elastic stretchy-style beaded bracelet. Once you see how easy it is, you'll want to make yourself a whole wardrobe of these for every outfit in your closet.
Learn to make an elastic stretchy-style beaded bracelet. Once you see how easy it is, you'll want to make yourself a whole wardrobe of these for every outfit in your closet.
Pricing Your Jewelry
Use this pricing formula to figure out how much to charge (both wholesale and retail) for your hand-crafted jewelry.
Use this pricing formula to figure out how much to charge (both wholesale and retail) for your hand-crafted jewelry.
Bead Stringing Materials
There are a huge assortment of bead stringing media available. Here is some info on just a few to consider for your jewelry making needs.
There are a huge assortment of bead stringing media available. Here is some info on just a few to consider for your jewelry making needs.
Using Crimping Pliers
Crimp beads are used to finish off a beaded jewelry piece such as a necklace or bracelet. This tutorial shows how to use crimping plier to close a crimp bead.
Crimp beads are used to finish off a beaded jewelry piece such as a necklace or bracelet. This tutorial shows how to use crimping plier to close a crimp bead.
Selling Your Jewelry to Shops
Have you ever thought about selling your hand-crafted jewelry to shops, boutiques, or galleries? My list of Dos and Don'ts when approaching retail outlets will help you get started.
Have you ever thought about selling your hand-crafted jewelry to shops, boutiques, or galleries? My list of Dos and Don'ts when approaching retail outlets will help you get started.
What Wire for What?
What Wire for What? - Learn about the different types of wire used for jewelry making.
What Wire for What? - Learn about the different types of wire used for jewelry making.
Make Jewelry Now
Get started making jewelry now with this helpful hub of links to the basics of all kinds of jewelry making: bead stringing; bead weaving; wire work; metal clay; metal fabrication; metal soldering; fused and lampwork glass; and mixed media and fiber.
Get started making jewelry now with this helpful hub of links to the basics of all kinds of jewelry making: bead stringing; bead weaving; wire work; metal clay; metal fabrication; metal soldering; fused and lampwork glass; and mixed media and fiber.
Macrame Knot Library
I’ve created this handy Knot Library to help you find and learn the knots you need for your macrame and fiber jewelry making.
I’ve created this handy Knot Library to help you find and learn the knots you need for your macrame and fiber jewelry making.
Metal Clay Jewelry Making
Find out what you need to get started making jewelry with metal clay.
Find out what you need to get started making jewelry with metal clay.
Learn to Knot Between Beads
Adding knots between beads is a way to add a special something to beaded jewelry pieces. This traditional method has been around for centuries, but you can learn how to do it too.
Adding knots between beads is a way to add a special something to beaded jewelry pieces. This traditional method has been around for centuries, but you can learn how to do it too.
I Want to Be a Jewelry Designe
Discover the very first step you need to take to become a jewelry designer.
Discover the very first step you need to take to become a jewelry designer.
Wire Used for Jewelry Making
Learn about some of the basic "need to know" details about wire used for making jewelry.
Learn about some of the basic "need to know" details about wire used for making jewelry.
How to Wire Wrap a Cabochon
This wire wrapping method works for wrapping a number of different sizes and shapes of cabochons, often referred as cabs.
This wire wrapping method works for wrapping a number of different sizes and shapes of cabochons, often referred as cabs.
Learn to Solder
Here is a step by step description of how to solder metals such as silver to make jewelry
Here is a step by step description of how to solder metals such as silver to make jewelry
Making a Bead & Wire Chain
Learn to transform a little wire and a few beads into an awesome chain using this simple jewelry fabrication technique.
Learn to transform a little wire and a few beads into an awesome chain using this simple jewelry fabrication technique.
Ceramic Jewelry
These jewelry designs include interesting ceramic elements.
These jewelry designs include interesting ceramic elements.
Elastic Bead Bracelets
Learn the tips and tricks to stringing up elastic bead bracelets with this variety of designs.
Learn the tips and tricks to stringing up elastic bead bracelets with this variety of designs.
Lost Wax Casting - How-To
Through a technique called lost wax casting, you can create your own metal charms and pendants.
Through a technique called lost wax casting, you can create your own metal charms and pendants.
Make Memory Wire Jewelry
Beginning jewelry makers especially enjoy working with memory wire, but you don't have to be new to jewelry designing to enjoy this unique material.
Beginning jewelry makers especially enjoy working with memory wire, but you don't have to be new to jewelry designing to enjoy this unique material.
Jewelry in a Pickle
What do pickles have to do with jewelry making? Well, pickling solution is a must have item when you solder metal jewelry pieces.
What do pickles have to do with jewelry making? Well, pickling solution is a must have item when you solder metal jewelry pieces.
Wire Ring Projects
You can be surprised what you can make with only a few inches of wire and some easy metal fabrication techniques. These ring designs are easy to make and take a minimal amount of materials and tools.
You can be surprised what you can make with only a few inches of wire and some easy metal fabrication techniques. These ring designs are easy to make and take a minimal amount of materials and tools.
Bead Knotting for Cheaters
If you are new to bead knotting and haven't had much luck with the traditional approach, then consider use this alternative technique, which is a little like cheating bust still works.
If you are new to bead knotting and haven't had much luck with the traditional approach, then consider use this alternative technique, which is a little like cheating bust still works.
Beaded Ladder Stitch
The ladder stitch is a staple bead weaving stitch and surprisingly easy to do. This is a good stitch for beginners to tackle.
The ladder stitch is a staple bead weaving stitch and surprisingly easy to do. This is a good stitch for beginners to tackle.
How to Find a Class
If you want to learn how to make jewelry or just learn more about techniques you use now, then read this feature to find out how to locate classes near you
If you want to learn how to make jewelry or just learn more about techniques you use now, then read this feature to find out how to locate classes near you
Types of Wire: What#146;s t...
What's the difference between gold and gold-filled wire? What is fine silver and sterling silver wire? Learn the differences between types of jewelry making wire.
What's the difference between gold and gold-filled wire? What is fine silver and sterling silver wire? Learn the differences between types of jewelry making wire.
How to Make Silver Bangles
Only one solder joint is required to make these silver bangle bracelets. You'll want to make a few to wear and jingle on your wrist.
Only one solder joint is required to make these silver bangle bracelets. You'll want to make a few to wear and jingle on your wrist.
Summer Jewelry Projects
Kick off your shoes and relax with some summer jewelry made from shells and other summer-themed materials.
Kick off your shoes and relax with some summer jewelry made from shells and other summer-themed materials.
Crochet Wire and Bead Bracelet
I developed this very simple bracelet design which uses a button as a toggle clasp and a few seed beads are included to accent the wire.
I developed this very simple bracelet design which uses a button as a toggle clasp and a few seed beads are included to accent the wire.
Simple Loop aka Unwrapped Loop
This basic wire technique is sometimes called the simple loop or the unwrapped loop technique. Whatever you call it, this method is a staple technique for wire work when you want to connect jewelry components.
This basic wire technique is sometimes called the simple loop or the unwrapped loop technique. Whatever you call it, this method is a staple technique for wire work when you want to connect jewelry components.
Getting Started: Metalsmithing
Getting Started: Metalsmithing
Getting Started: Metalsmithing
Easy Stone Setting
Setting stones doesn't have to be difficult. Here are a few tricks of the trade.
Setting stones doesn't have to be difficult. Here are a few tricks of the trade.
Make a Wire Coil Chain
This is an unusual unsoldered chain where you connect coils of wire you create. It's chunky and easy to do.
This is an unusual unsoldered chain where you connect coils of wire you create. It's chunky and easy to do.
Get Started: Macrame Jewelry
A hot fad from the 60s has become popular again today. Learn how you can get started making macrame jewelry.
A hot fad from the 60s has become popular again today. Learn how you can get started making macrame jewelry.
Signing Your Jewelry
Sign your jewelry by using little metal tags. Here's some information and links to suppliers to help you either make or buy prefabricated tags.
Sign your jewelry by using little metal tags. Here's some information and links to suppliers to help you either make or buy prefabricated tags.
Beaded Wire Bangle Bracelet
Beaded Wire Bangle Bracelet
Beaded Wire Bangle Bracelet
Curly Wire and Bead Ring
If you like instant gratification, and who doesn’t, then you’ll enjoy making this quick wire and bead ring project. I show two variations, one using a hematite bead and one using a ceramic bead, but the method to make them is the same.
If you like instant gratification, and who doesn’t, then you’ll enjoy making this quick wire and bead ring project. I show two variations, one using a hematite bead and one using a ceramic bead, but the method to make them is the same.
Wrap Your Beads in Wire
This wire wrapping techniques allows you to connect beads together while also wrapping each bead with wire, creating a little wire cage for each bead.
This wire wrapping techniques allows you to connect beads together while also wrapping each bead with wire, creating a little wire cage for each bead.
Tips for Soldering Jewelry
Soldering jewelry doesn't have to be difficult, and to make sure you solder successfully, here are some tips to consider.
Soldering jewelry doesn't have to be difficult, and to make sure you solder successfully, here are some tips to consider.
Start Bead Stringing
Bead stringing is an excellent way to get started making jewelry for the first time. This article discusses the tools, supplies, and related information you need to start making beaded jewelry.
Bead stringing is an excellent way to get started making jewelry for the first time. This article discusses the tools, supplies, and related information you need to start making beaded jewelry.
Bead Weaving Fringe Earrings
Bead Weaving Fringe Earrings
Bead Weaving Fringe Earrings
What Type of Soldering Torch?
In this article, I discuss the use of the proper type of torch for soldering jewelry, explaining metal temperatures and fuel requirements. I also offer lots of excellent resources to help beginners learn to solder.
In this article, I discuss the use of the proper type of torch for soldering jewelry, explaining metal temperatures and fuel requirements. I also offer lots of excellent resources to help beginners learn to solder.
Pretty in Pink Pearl Necklace
Petite pearls and matching pink nylon cord make up this simple tiny cup design necklace.
Petite pearls and matching pink nylon cord make up this simple tiny cup design necklace.
Making Wire Wrapped Loops
Learn how to use wire to connect components, other wire sections, beads, and much more with this very versatile wire wrapping technique.
Learn how to use wire to connect components, other wire sections, beads, and much more with this very versatile wire wrapping technique.
Wire Wrapped Toe Ring
Toe rings are still a hot jewelry trend, and they are pretty easy to make by fabricating some sterling silver wire.
Toe rings are still a hot jewelry trend, and they are pretty easy to make by fabricating some sterling silver wire.
Metal/Wire Bracelet Projects
Use metal fabricate and form amazing bracelet designs, including metal sheet, semi-precious metal wire, and memory wire. Leave the metal as is, texture it, or combine it with beads of your choice.
Use metal fabricate and form amazing bracelet designs, including metal sheet, semi-precious metal wire, and memory wire. Leave the metal as is, texture it, or combine it with beads of your choice.
Using a Ring Jig to Make Jump
Here is yet another method for making jump rings. These instructions include using a bench vice and ring jig.
Here is yet another method for making jump rings. These instructions include using a bench vice and ring jig.
How to Make a Bead from Seeds
This technique is amazing and a great way to learn or practice a bead weaving stitch called peyote. You literally weave tiny seed beads together to form a tube-shaped bead.
This technique is amazing and a great way to learn or practice a bead weaving stitch called peyote. You literally weave tiny seed beads together to form a tube-shaped bead.
Celtic Wire Chain
This Celtic inspired chain pattern incorporates beads as well. Make it with a pair of round nosed pliers or use a jig to help make each jewelry component consistantly sized.
This Celtic inspired chain pattern incorporates beads as well. Make it with a pair of round nosed pliers or use a jig to help make each jewelry component consistantly sized.
Wire & Bead Necklace Projects
Make a wide assortment of necklace designs using any of these easy to follow project instructions. Use only wire and make a chain or add beads for something a little extra. You have a large selection to choose from.
Make a wide assortment of necklace designs using any of these easy to follow project instructions. Use only wire and make a chain or add beads for something a little extra. You have a large selection to choose from.
Princess Earrings
Beginners will love how easy these sweet earrings are too make. Perfect the princess in all of us.
Beginners will love how easy these sweet earrings are too make. Perfect the princess in all of us.
Macrame and Bead Earrings
Twisted Macrame and Bead Earrings
Twisted Macrame and Bead Earrings
Create Home Studio for Glass
If you’ve fallen in love with making glass beads or fused glass or if you’ve always wanted to try glass, then eventually you’ll need to create a place for yourself and your glass. Here are a few tips to help you create your own safe place to work with glass.
If you’ve fallen in love with making glass beads or fused glass or if you’ve always wanted to try glass, then eventually you’ll need to create a place for yourself and your glass. Here are a few tips to help you create your own safe place to work with glass.
How to Tie a Josephine Knot
This knot is a little more advanced than basic knots such as the square knot. It has a variety of applications such as finishing off the ends of a macrame necklace you can then pull over your head.
This knot is a little more advanced than basic knots such as the square knot. It has a variety of applications such as finishing off the ends of a macrame necklace you can then pull over your head.
Bead and Wire Earring Projects
Two perfect jewelry making combinations - wire and beads - add them together to come up with a huge assortment of earring projects. Here are lots of wire and bead earrings, using materials such as gemstones, crystals, and precious metals to get you started.
Two perfect jewelry making combinations - wire and beads - add them together to come up with a huge assortment of earring projects. Here are lots of wire and bead earrings, using materials such as gemstones, crystals, and precious metals to get you started.
Beads and Beaded Jewelry
It is all about the beads! Here is a collection of projects and information for the bead lover, focusing on beaded jewelry techniques and bead jewelry projects.
It is all about the beads! Here is a collection of projects and information for the bead lover, focusing on beaded jewelry techniques and bead jewelry projects.
How to Use a Bead Tip
Learn the basics for using bead tips to finish off your beaded jewelry designs.
Learn the basics for using bead tips to finish off your beaded jewelry designs.
Bottomless or Bare Foot Sandal
Make some fun jewelry for your feet by using some gun metal chain and colorful crystal beads. You may have heard these referred to as bottomless or bare foot sandals.
Make some fun jewelry for your feet by using some gun metal chain and colorful crystal beads. You may have heard these referred to as bottomless or bare foot sandals.
How to Use a Bead Board
Learn to use a bead board with your bead stringing and beaded jewelry designs.
Learn to use a bead board with your bead stringing and beaded jewelry designs.
Crimp Bead vs. Beading Wire
What size crimp bead do you use with each different size of beading wire? I get this question a lot.
What size crimp bead do you use with each different size of beading wire? I get this question a lot.
Beaded Bead Bracelet
Make your own beads from tiny Delica beads and then string them up in this crystal, glass, and stone bead bracelet design.
Make your own beads from tiny Delica beads and then string them up in this crystal, glass, and stone bead bracelet design.
Make Your Own Ear Hooks
With practice, a few hand tools, and a little wire, you'd be surprised at how simple it can be to make your own jewelry findings. Ear hooks are one of the most often used findings, and they are one of the simplest to make also.
With practice, a few hand tools, and a little wire, you'd be surprised at how simple it can be to make your own jewelry findings. Ear hooks are one of the most often used findings, and they are one of the simplest to make also.
African Stitch Bracelet
This bracelet tutorial combines ladder stitch and a variation of the Chevron stitch. While the finished results look complicated, this is a comparatively simple project since the stitches used are repeated over and over again.
This bracelet tutorial combines ladder stitch and a variation of the Chevron stitch. While the finished results look complicated, this is a comparatively simple project since the stitches used are repeated over and over again.
Heat, Color, Set and Fire
Learn how to add color and texture to metal using the heating methods described in this book by Mary Hettmansperger.
Learn how to add color and texture to metal using the heating methods described in this book by Mary Hettmansperger.
Pearl & Birthstone Bracelet
Elastic Pearl and Birthstone Bracelet
Elastic Pearl and Birthstone Bracelet
Hip 2 Be Square Wire Toe Ring
I call this a toe ring, but you could easily wear it on a finger as well. I've formed the wire into square shapes on either end to make this easy fabricated wire ring.
I call this a toe ring, but you could easily wear it on a finger as well. I've formed the wire into square shapes on either end to make this easy fabricated wire ring.
Spring Fling Beaded Flower
Inspired by a piece of jewelry worn by Drew Barrymore, I created this flower using Japanese seed beads and colored wire. Make one for Easter or for your mom on Mothers' Day.
Inspired by a piece of jewelry worn by Drew Barrymore, I created this flower using Japanese seed beads and colored wire. Make one for Easter or for your mom on Mothers' Day.
Oxidizing with Silver Black
Silver Black is a product used by some metal workers to oxidize their finished jewelry. It's pretty easy to use, and it has an interesting affect on your metal jewelry.
Silver Black is a product used by some metal workers to oxidize their finished jewelry. It's pretty easy to use, and it has an interesting affect on your metal jewelry.
Glass Jewelry Soldering
Learn the basics for soldering glass so you can create unique glass jewelry.
Learn the basics for soldering glass so you can create unique glass jewelry.
Blue Crystal Flower Earrings
Cute flower components dangle from sterling and crystal in these sparkling earrings made with wire and beads.
Cute flower components dangle from sterling and crystal in these sparkling earrings made with wire and beads.
Using a Jewelry Saw
Many jewelry fabrication projects require that you saw on metal. Therefore, a jewelry saw can be an important tool. However, using the correct size blade for your jewelry saw is critical.
Many jewelry fabrication projects require that you saw on metal. Therefore, a jewelry saw can be an important tool. However, using the correct size blade for your jewelry saw is critical.
Jewelry Clasps and Connectors
Learn about some of the different clasps and connectors used to make beaded jewelry.
Learn about some of the different clasps and connectors used to make beaded jewelry.
Spanish Style Chain
This interesting chain pattern was used once as a form of money. It combines soldering and wire fabrication techniques.
This interesting chain pattern was used once as a form of money. It combines soldering and wire fabrication techniques.
Seed Bead Jewelry, Get Started
You would be amazed at how little you need to start making jewelry using tiny glass seed beads.
You would be amazed at how little you need to start making jewelry using tiny glass seed beads.
Twisted Bead Necklace
Twisted Bead Necklace
Twisted Bead Necklace
Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings
The wire work in these hoop earrings looks super intricate, but in reality, the base hoop is filigree with a one long wire wrapped around it securing tiny glass teardrop beads.
The wire work in these hoop earrings looks super intricate, but in reality, the base hoop is filigree with a one long wire wrapped around it securing tiny glass teardrop beads.
Jewelry Designer Software
Jewelry designers need all the help they can get when it comes to getting organized.
Jewelry designers need all the help they can get when it comes to getting organized.
Blue Resin and Crystal Earring
Resin is light weight and comes in all kinds of amazing colors. This project combines hoop-style resin components with crystals and wire to make a fun pair of earrings that will get noticed.
Resin is light weight and comes in all kinds of amazing colors. This project combines hoop-style resin components with crystals and wire to make a fun pair of earrings that will get noticed.
Make Beaded Bead Earrings
After using Delicas to weave your own little beads from beads, you can use them in this simple earrings project.
After using Delicas to weave your own little beads from beads, you can use them in this simple earrings project.
Beginning Bead and Wire Earring Projects
Earrings are great beginner projects because they usually don't take that long to make. Try one of these easy bead and wire earring projects if you are new to making jewelry or if you just want some fun immediate gratification jewelry to make.
Earrings are great beginner projects because they usually don't take that long to make. Try one of these easy bead and wire earring projects if you are new to making jewelry or if you just want some fun immediate gratification jewelry to make.
Czech Flower Necklace
Czech Crystal Beaded Flower Necklace
Czech Crystal Beaded Flower Necklace
Basic Bead Earrings
This basic bead earring project is where every beginning jewelry maker should begin. You'll learn some important techniques as you complete this easy earring project.
This basic bead earring project is where every beginning jewelry maker should begin. You'll learn some important techniques as you complete this easy earring project.
Free Wire Chain Patterns
Use wire and links to create a variety of chain patterns to use in your jewelry designs. Many of these require no soldering.
Use wire and links to create a variety of chain patterns to use in your jewelry designs. Many of these require no soldering.
Make a Wire Bracelet on a Jig
Make your own jig for bending wire, and then follow this simple wire pattern to make your first wire bracelet on it.
Make your own jig for bending wire, and then follow this simple wire pattern to make your first wire bracelet on it.
Free Form Wire Ring
Free Form Wire Ring
Free Form Wire Ring
Make Faux Beach Glass
Use your fused glass scraps up with this easy technique for making faux beach glass.
Use your fused glass scraps up with this easy technique for making faux beach glass.
Basic Wire Bangle
Basic Wire Bangle
Basic Wire Bangle
Nicole Chandelier Earrings
While these don't rival the beautiful jewelry Nicole Kidman is so well known for wearing, they remind me of her, thus the name: Nicole Chandelier Earrings!
While these don't rival the beautiful jewelry Nicole Kidman is so well known for wearing, they remind me of her, thus the name: Nicole Chandelier Earrings!
What is Metal Clay?
This silver and gold clay is a great alternative for those who want to work with metal but not with a torch.
This silver and gold clay is a great alternative for those who want to work with metal but not with a torch.
Beginning Level Bead and Wire Bracelet Projects
Designed for beginners, this bead and wire bracelet gallery is full of great project ideas.
Designed for beginners, this bead and wire bracelet gallery is full of great project ideas.
Wire Cutters
If you plan to work with wire, then wire cutters are going to be one of your most important tools. Find out what you need to know about selecting the best wire cutter for your needs.
If you plan to work with wire, then wire cutters are going to be one of your most important tools. Find out what you need to know about selecting the best wire cutter for your needs.
Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant
Glass jewelry is amazing to wear and make, especially when you add colorful Dichroic glass to your creations. Learn this basics in this tutorial: Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant
Glass jewelry is amazing to wear and make, especially when you add colorful Dichroic glass to your creations. Learn this basics in this tutorial: Dichroic Fused Glass Pendant
Jewelry Studio Tips
It is amazing how much more productive you can be when you have a well-organized area to make jewelry. Most of us struggle with organizing our work space, so here are some tips to help you get organized and then get to work.
It is amazing how much more productive you can be when you have a well-organized area to make jewelry. Most of us struggle with organizing our work space, so here are some tips to help you get organized and then get to work.
Metal Clay Firing Options
Depending on the type of metal clay you have, from original silver metal clay to copper metal clay, there are a number of options for firing it. This may include anything from a kiln to a simple hand-held torch.
Depending on the type of metal clay you have, from original silver metal clay to copper metal clay, there are a number of options for firing it. This may include anything from a kiln to a simple hand-held torch.
Making Wire Jewelry
If you have always wanted to make jewelry using wire, then this article will tell you what you need as far as tools to get started.
If you have always wanted to make jewelry using wire, then this article will tell you what you need as far as tools to get started.
Memory Wire Beaded Chokers
Necklace size memory wire is perfect to use for making these sparkling beaded chokers.
Necklace size memory wire is perfect to use for making these sparkling beaded chokers.
Pearl Necklace Projects
Pearl Necklace Projects
Pearl Necklace Projects
Macrame Bracelet
Macrame Hemp and Toggle Clasp Bracelet
Macrame Hemp and Toggle Clasp Bracelet
Proper and Quick Jump Rings
Learn two different ways - one the proper way and one the quick way - of using wire to make jump rings.
Learn two different ways - one the proper way and one the quick way - of using wire to make jump rings.
See How Secure a Crimp Bead
Here is an illustration of what a tube-shaped crimp bead looks like with the beading wire inserted through
Here is an illustration of what a tube-shaped crimp bead looks like with the beading wire inserted through
Medieval Earrings
After making these earrings, they reminded me of the large, steeple style hats worn by women during the Medieval period - thus the title of these earrings.
After making these earrings, they reminded me of the large, steeple style hats worn by women during the Medieval period - thus the title of these earrings.
Do the Jig
While there are a lot of good commercial wire jigs on the market these days, you can also make your own with some wood and a few nails.
While there are a lot of good commercial wire jigs on the market these days, you can also make your own with some wood and a few nails.
Knotted No Clasp Necklace
This tutorial is a little more advanced than your average bead stringing project, but the time and patience is well worth the effort when you see the finished results of your endlessly knotted crystal necklace. There's no clasp, so you can just slip it over your neck and get ready to sparkle with these amazing red crystal beads.
This tutorial is a little more advanced than your average bead stringing project, but the time and patience is well worth the effort when you see the finished results of your endlessly knotted crystal necklace. There's no clasp, so you can just slip it over your neck and get ready to sparkle with these amazing red crystal beads.
Filigree Copper Earrings
Dark amethyst briolettes enhance copper filigree components in these earrings that have an old elegance to them.
Dark amethyst briolettes enhance copper filigree components in these earrings that have an old elegance to them.
Double Wrap Heishi Bracelet
Double Wrap Heishi Shell Bracelet
Double Wrap Heishi Shell Bracelet
Patterned Wire Cuff Bracelet
Experiment with patterned wire to jazz up your metal bracelet designs.
Experiment with patterned wire to jazz up your metal bracelet designs.
Colorful Chakra Bracelet
Colorful Chakra Bracelet
Colorful Chakra Bracelet
Free Jewelry Making E-Courses
Learn how to make jewelry at home with one of these free jewelry making e-courses. Discover new techniques in beading, wire work, fiber, fabrication, metal clay, and more. There is even a course on how to start your own jewelry business.
Learn how to make jewelry at home with one of these free jewelry making e-courses. Discover new techniques in beading, wire work, fiber, fabrication, metal clay, and more. There is even a course on how to start your own jewelry business.
Floating Flower Necklace
One special lampwork bead inspired this necklace design which combine colored components such as colored wire and colored beading wire.
One special lampwork bead inspired this necklace design which combine colored components such as colored wire and colored beading wire.
Bead Stringing Techniques
Learn the basics when it comes to bead stringing and master various techniques.
Learn the basics when it comes to bead stringing and master various techniques.
Create a Wire and Bead Spider
A very popular project - here is a Halloween spider to make from wire and beads.
A very popular project - here is a Halloween spider to make from wire and beads.
Earring Findings
Learn what an eye pin is and what it is used for in beaded jewelry making.
Learn what an eye pin is and what it is used for in beaded jewelry making.
Showcase 500 Rings
Showcase 500 Rings by Bruce Metcalf is a book that works like a gallery and is packed full of beautiful hand-crafted ring designs to help inspires you.
Showcase 500 Rings by Bruce Metcalf is a book that works like a gallery and is packed full of beautiful hand-crafted ring designs to help inspires you.
Cover Your Crimps!
What a fabulous idea: covers for your crimp beads! It's about time too! Learn how to use these cool covers to disguise your crimp beads and add a special touch to all your jewelry designs.
What a fabulous idea: covers for your crimp beads! It's about time too! Learn how to use these cool covers to disguise your crimp beads and add a special touch to all your jewelry designs.
Wire Hanger Dangle Earrings
Adding simple swirl dangles is one way to give these wire hanger earrings a different look.
Adding simple swirl dangles is one way to give these wire hanger earrings a different look.
How to Weave Brick Stitch
This bead weaving stitch is also known as Comanche Weave and is most often used in combination with the ladder stitch. It is a great stitch for beginning bead weavers to try.
This bead weaving stitch is also known as Comanche Weave and is most often used in combination with the ladder stitch. It is a great stitch for beginning bead weavers to try.
Sterling Cuff Bracelet
Turn a piece of silver plate into an awesome cuff bracelet. No soldering required.
Turn a piece of silver plate into an awesome cuff bracelet. No soldering required.
How to Make a Square Knot
Use these step by step instructions to complete a square knot, which is a staple of many macrame jewelry designs.
Use these step by step instructions to complete a square knot, which is a staple of many macrame jewelry designs.
Wire Wrapped Stick Chain
Make a chain using all wire, your choice of gold-filled or sterling, using pieces of straight wire and the wrapped loop technique.
Make a chain using all wire, your choice of gold-filled or sterling, using pieces of straight wire and the wrapped loop technique.
Enlightened Polymer Clay
Enlightened Polymer Clay: Artisan Jewelry Designs Inspired by Nature by Rie Nagumo is a very unique approach to polymer clay jewelry making.
Enlightened Polymer Clay: Artisan Jewelry Designs Inspired by Nature by Rie Nagumo is a very unique approach to polymer clay jewelry making.
Chain-Nosed Pliers
Chain-nosed pliers are a versatile hand-tool used for a variety of jewelry techniques, from wire work to beading.
Chain-nosed pliers are a versatile hand-tool used for a variety of jewelry techniques, from wire work to beading.
Tips for Packaging Jewelry
You've made a sale through your web site or on-line store; now what? Here are some tips for using your jewelry packaging as a way to create a brand, encourage a repeat sale, and also safely secure the jewelry you are mailing out.
You've made a sale through your web site or on-line store; now what? Here are some tips for using your jewelry packaging as a way to create a brand, encourage a repeat sale, and also safely secure the jewelry you are mailing out.
How to Bead Around a Cabochon
Incorporating cabochons is a great way to expand on seed beaded jewelry designs, and the basic technique is not that difficult to master.
Incorporating cabochons is a great way to expand on seed beaded jewelry designs, and the basic technique is not that difficult to master.
Fixing Jump Ring Problems
You need to make sure you properly open and close your jump rings.
You need to make sure you properly open and close your jump rings.
How to Cut a Hole in Glass
How to Cut a Hole in Glass
How to Cut a Hole in Glass
Earring Project Videos
Watch and learn how to make a variety of earring designs.
Watch and learn how to make a variety of earring designs.
Macramé Shell Earrings
Shells, linen cord, some lampwork beads, and a few knots are all you need to make these pretty pair of earrings.
Shells, linen cord, some lampwork beads, and a few knots are all you need to make these pretty pair of earrings.
Ceramic Bead Jewelry
Ceramic Bead Jewelry: 30 Fired and Inspired Projects by Jennifer Heynen shows how to make ceramic beads and then incorporate them into finished jewelry pieces.
Ceramic Bead Jewelry: 30 Fired and Inspired Projects by Jennifer Heynen shows how to make ceramic beads and then incorporate them into finished jewelry pieces.
Memory Wrap Cuff Bracelet
Memory Wrap Cuff Bracelet
Memory Wrap Cuff Bracelet
Make Junk Mail Paper Beads
Make Junk Mail Paper Beads
Make Junk Mail Paper Beads
Tips for Filing Metal
Filing metal plate or wire is never a fun thing, but it is really important to do it well. Here are some tips to help you file successfully.
Filing metal plate or wire is never a fun thing, but it is really important to do it well. Here are some tips to help you file successfully.
Keshi Pearls & Shell Necklace
The beautiful textural appeal of Keshi pearls works perfectly with a dramatic shell pendant and accents of crystals in this necklace design.
The beautiful textural appeal of Keshi pearls works perfectly with a dramatic shell pendant and accents of crystals in this necklace design.
Wire Wrapped Bead Ring
Wire Wrapped Bead Ring
Wire Wrapped Bead Ring
Seed Bead Earring Projects
Weave tiny glass seed beads into beautiful earrings.
Weave tiny glass seed beads into beautiful earrings.
Bead Stringing Fancy Finishes
Learn about some other options for giving your beaded strung jewelry pieces, including necklaces and bracelets, a professional finish.
Learn about some other options for giving your beaded strung jewelry pieces, including necklaces and bracelets, a professional finish.
Make Your Own Rings
Author and talented jewelry designer Nana V. Mizushima has gathered up lots of different jewelry techniques to create this collection of ring projects for her book, Make Your Own Rings: Easy Ring Projects to Do at Home.
Author and talented jewelry designer Nana V. Mizushima has gathered up lots of different jewelry techniques to create this collection of ring projects for her book, Make Your Own Rings: Easy Ring Projects to Do at Home.
Tips for Frugal Jewelry Making
Renew, reuse, recycle, and save money is a popular mantra for all aspects of our lives, and these ideas relate to jewelry making as well. Here are some tips to help you become creatively frugal when it comes to jewelry designing.
Renew, reuse, recycle, and save money is a popular mantra for all aspects of our lives, and these ideas relate to jewelry making as well. Here are some tips to help you become creatively frugal when it comes to jewelry designing.
Bead Stringing Findings
Learn what a bead tip or clam shell is used for in beaded jewelry.
Learn what a bead tip or clam shell is used for in beaded jewelry.
Celtic Wire Component
Celtic Wire Component
Celtic Wire Component
Knit with Wire Jewelry Tips
Use these tips for knitting with wire and creating unique wire jewelry creations.
Use these tips for knitting with wire and creating unique wire jewelry creations.
Pearl Illusion Necklace
Make an illusion-style necklace with pearl beads, beading wire, and crimp beads. Then finish it off with a hand-crafted clasp.
Make an illusion-style necklace with pearl beads, beading wire, and crimp beads. Then finish it off with a hand-crafted clasp.
Swarovski Crystal Defined
Swarovski is a company famous for its crystal beads and jewelry components. Learn what makes Swarovski crystal beads and components distinguishable from other crystal beads.
Swarovski is a company famous for its crystal beads and jewelry components. Learn what makes Swarovski crystal beads and components distinguishable from other crystal beads.
Weekly Feature - No Wire Hangers!
Wire Hanger Earring Project: nosed pliers wire hangers earring design nose pliers wire earrings
Wire Hanger Earring Project: nosed pliers wire hangers earring design nose pliers wire earrings
Make a Figure 8 Chain
This simple chain pattern is a good way to get some soldering practice in as you make a very pretty bracelet or necklace.
This simple chain pattern is a good way to get some soldering practice in as you make a very pretty bracelet or necklace.
Wire and Chain Briolette Earri
Use your metal fabrication skills (or learn some new ones) along with chain, wire, and smoky quartz briolette beads to make these fashion-forward earrings.
Use your metal fabrication skills (or learn some new ones) along with chain, wire, and smoky quartz briolette beads to make these fashion-forward earrings.
Wire Work Techniques
Master various wire jewelry making techniques and learn to make awesome wire jewelry.
Master various wire jewelry making techniques and learn to make awesome wire jewelry.
Wrap and Curl Earrings
Make these carnelian and poppy jasper bead and wire earrings using some simple wire wrapping techniques.
Make these carnelian and poppy jasper bead and wire earrings using some simple wire wrapping techniques.
Be a Fine Jewelry Designer
Take the first step to becoming a fine jewelry designer.
Take the first step to becoming a fine jewelry designer.
Ceramic Heart Necklace
Pewter Pearls Ceramic Heart Necklace
Pewter Pearls Ceramic Heart Necklace